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Changing Field Of Pap Smear Screening Has National Hotlines Buzzing
919361-8439 Research Triangle Park, NC ¾ A flurry of highly publicized researchfindings on the risks of cervical cancer and on revised Pap smear guidelines
http://www.ashastd.org/news/042902.html

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Ferdie's Corner - A Tribute To Acela Salapantan Esquilona
A son's tribute to his mother who died of cervical cancer.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/4129/fmother.html

Extractions: Knowing that somebody in the family has cancer can be scary. Despite advances in modern medicine, it remains one of the leading causes of death everywhere and you just can't grasp the thought that someone dear to you is afflicted with it. Ma's ailment was diagnosed rather late. She ignored the initial back pains thinking that they were just menopausal symptoms. When the cervical cancer was finally discovered, it was past the curable stage. When Ma broke the news of her illness to us, she tried not to be too concerned about it. She conditioned herself to believe that she'd get well. We admired her courage and the great lengths she took not to complain too much about the pain but my father said that Ma silently wept (in church, usually) when we, her children were not around. We were also a financial wreck but my grandfather helped out in defraying the radiation treatment expenses. Because she was our family's bread winner for the past several years (my father's small business went under), she continued to teach despite her illness. She was a high school Physics teacher and she was quite a good instructress having graduated with honors from San Carlos University. She was the mild-mannered and religious type who avoided gossips and intrigues. During her more than 20 years of service in Masbate National Comprehensive High School (MNCHS), she didn't take leaves of absence for flimsy excuses. She cried, therefore, when after undergoing radiation therapy in Manila for two or three weeks, she returned to find the school Principal giving her failing marks in annual performance because of her absence. Other teachers who also had several absences but whose personalities were of the type who would not accept low marks sitting down, were generously given higher ratings.
Cancer Of Uterine Cervix, Cervical Cancer, CancerLinksUSA.com
Physician guided information for patients, their families and care givers. Message board available.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Gynecologic Cervical Introduction cervical cancer is a malignant disease occurs in the uterine cervixof females. In The Spotlight I am diagnosed with cervical cancer.
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/cervix/
Dr Ross Walker - Homepage Of Image Processing Research.
Contains image processing and pattern recognition research relating to cervical cancer, texture analysis, algi cyanobacteria taxa classification. Download my publications.
http://Dr_Ross_F_Walker.tripod.com/

Extractions: You can now download my thesis (below). I am a research scientist at Lake Biwa Research Institute, Japan. My research involves the automatic detection and classification of freshwater cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Lake Biwa, using image processing and pattern recognition techniques. Previously, I was a researcher and part-time lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Queensland, Australia. I was a member of CSSIP's Medical Diagnostics group, undertaking research in the area of Pap Smear analysis and classification. Specifically, my interest was in feature extraction and classification of cell nuclei, using self-adaptive, multi-scale texture analysis. This new technique, which directly targets discriminatory information in texture images, is introduced in my PhD thesis (see below) I enjoy nature and am a keen environmentalist. I also have an interest in alternative energies and enjoy putting theory into practice by including wind and solar energy as a source for my home's energy needs. Electronic design and construction take up some of my leisure time, and I am the holder of Amateur Radio Licences VK4ASO. I have a great interest in Asian (particularly Japanese) culture and society, and I am a speaker of Japanese. Currently, I'm living in the city of Otsu, Japan, beside Lake Biwa.
The Witness Project Of Harlem
Details about the faithbased breast and cervical cancer educational program that reaches out to Black women.
http://www.witnessprojectharlem.org

Extractions: It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Deborah De Shong, the first project coordinator of the Witness Project of Harlem, on January 21, 2003. Deborah was an integral part of our mission and she always will be remembered for her dedication, kindness, and steadfast faith in God. She is loved and missed. Background and Mission Calendar Support the Witness Project of Harlem What Happens During a Witness Program? ...
Fact Sheet 3.20
Fact sheet from the National Cancer Institute about precancerous cervical conditions, risk factors, Category Health Reproductive Health Human Papilloma Virus HPV infections often do not cause any symptoms. HPVs and Cancer RiskHPVs are now recognized as the major cause of cervical cancer.
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/3_20.htm

Extractions: Human papillomaviruses ( HPVs ) are a group of more than 100 types of viruses . They are called papillomaviruses because certain types may cause warts , or papillomas, which are benign (noncancerous) tumors . The HPVs that cause the common warts which grow on hands and feet are different from those that cause growths in the mouth and genital area. Some types of HPVs are associated with certain types of cancer Of the more than 100 types of HPVs, over 30 types can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some types of HPVs may cause warts to appear on or around the genitals or anus . Genital warts (technically known as condylomata acuminatum) are most commonly associated with two HPV types, numbers 6 and 11. Warts may appear within several weeks after sexual contact with a person who has HPV, or they may take months or years to appear; or they may never appear. HPVs may also cause flat, abnormal growths in the genital area and on the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that extends into the vagina ). HPV infections often do not cause any
InteliHealth: Cervical Cancer
Health News, cervical cancer Headlines. March 18, 2003. News brought to youby , Caregiving. , cervical cancer. , Children's Health. , Cholesterol.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/333/20778.html

Extractions: Advertisement March 30, 2003 Hispanic Women In Border States Less Likely To Receive Screening For Breast And Cervical Cancers - March 20, 2003 ATLANTA (CDC) Hispanic women, particularly those who live in counties along the U.S.-Mexico border, are less likely than non-Hispanic women to undergo routine screenings for breast and cervical cancers, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The women least likely to be screened are Hispanic women aged 65 years or older, yet women in this age group are at greater risk for both cancers compared to younger women. Lack of access to health care services in the border region and the need for culturally sensitive and appropriate preventive health care in the United States may partly account for lower cancer screening rates among Hispanic women.
Ladies First/ Vermont Department Of Health
Information on the state's first comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening system, which removes the financial barriers which have prevented many women from being screened, by offering free lifesaving cancer screening to women ages 4064 with limited income.
http://www.healthyvermonters.info/hs/epi/cdepi/cancer/ladiesfirst/ladiesfirst.sh

Extractions: Welcome to Ladies First! SEE PUBLICATION: 'WOMENS MATTERS' Ladies First, Vermont's comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment program, removes the financial barriers that have prevented many women from being screened. Federally funded through a grant to the Health Department, Ladies First pays for annual mammograms, clinical breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests, and instruction in breast self-exam. Services are provided locally, by the woman's own physician in most cases. Ladies First also pays for repeat mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies, and colposcopies. For Vermont women ages 40 to 64 who have limited incomes (the household income for two people can be up to $29,850 a year, for example), Ladies First offers free mammograms and Pap tests. Services are also available to women of limited income over age 64 without Medicare Part B and those age 18 and over who have breast symptoms or an abnormal Pap smear. In addition, women who have been screened through Ladies First and need treatment for breast and cervical cancer may be eligible for full Medicaid benefits during treatment, including coverage for pre-malignant conditions. Please contact us for details.
A High Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging System For The Detection Of Cervical Cancer
Maurits van der Heiden
http://wwwak.tn.tudelft.nl/~maurits/medical.html

Extractions: Next: Introduction A High Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging System for the Detection of Cervical Cancer A digital scanning system for the ultrasonic detection of cervical cancer has been developed. The acoustic transducer is a high frequency (30 MHZ) wide band single element PVDF transducer. Pulse-echo traces are recorded at up to 2048 angular positions at a speed of 16 revolutions per second. The high frequency signals are continuously digitized at 200 Msamples/s with a resolution of 10 bits. A processing unit converts the data into a high resolution 'radial' image in real-time and stores the digitized RF-data for further processing. The scanner supports two modi, a real-time search mode and an off-line characterization mode. The first mode is to obtain a basic impression of the cervix. After selection of a region of interest, the second mode uses seismic processing tools for image enhancement and tissue characterization. In this mode use is being made of residual focussing to obtain a high depth-independent resolution and the resulting high resolution image is analyzed by linear Radon transformation for angle dependent information.
Mobile Mammography Van Schedule - Patient And Community Support - Bassett Health
A mobile unit which travels throughout Central New York to provide people with mammograms, clinical breast exams, selfbreast exam education and cervical cancer screenings in their local communities.
http://bassetthealthcare.safetynetaccess.com/org/mammography.asp

Extractions: The mobile mammography and cancer education/screening service of Bassett Healthcare's Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center is on the road and ready to roll! Thanks to a grant from the Friends of Bassett , Bassett Healthcare continues to operate the mobile unit, staffed by a certified mammography technician and registrar/biller. The van travels throughout Central New York to provide people with services such as mammograms, clinical breast exams, and self-breast exam education in their local communities. The traveling screening services are available throughout Otsego, Oneida, Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Herkimer, Schoharie, Fulton, and Montgomery counties. Screenings will be available on a regular basis at Bassett health centers as well as other community sites that can provide adequate space for the screening equipment and staff. Special stops will be made by arrangement with community groups, businesses and organizations interested in hosting a screening session. Groups interested in scheduling screening sessions in their communities should call toll-free 1-888-416-3409. Please call this same number to obtain schedule information, or review the ensuing monthly schedule. For women who cannot afford to pay for these services, the Breast Health Partnership Program may cover the costs of the screenings. For information about the Breast Health Partnership eligibility guidelines, please call toll-free 1-888-416-3409.
East Tennessee Breast And Cervical Cancer Coalition
Organized to increase public awareness of these diseases and to promote early detection. Site includes downloadable directory of breast health resources in Knox County and the 15 surrounding counties.
http://www.etbccc.com/
NHS Cervical Screening Programme
What is a smear test? A smear test can spot abnormal cells which, if left untreated,might turn into invasive cervical cancer. It is not a test for cancer.
http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/

Extractions: Search this site for: If you have been invited for screening, or have been for screening and have any questions about the result, you should contact the name and address shown on your invitation letter or result letter. If you are worried about a specific problem, or otherwise worried about the risks of cancer, then you should talk to your GP. Cervical screening is a method of preventing cancer by detecting and treating abnormalities which could lead to cancer in a woman's cervix (the neck of the womb). The first stage in cervical screening is a smear test. A smear test can spot abnormal cells which, if left untreated, might turn into invasive cervical cancer. It is not a test for cancer. The smear test is used to take a sample of cells from the cervix for analysis. A doctor or nurse inserts an instrument (a speculum) to open the woman's vagina and uses a spatula to sweep around the cervix and take a sample of cells. Most women consider the procedure to be only mildly uncomfortable. The sample of cells is then 'smeared' on to a slide which is sent to a laboratory for examination under a microscope. What does the NHS Cervical Screening Programme do?
National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign
Educates women about the link between the HPV and this disease. Includes FAQs, campaign information and press releases.
http://cervicalcancercampaign.org/
Cancer Research UK: Cervical Cancer
cervical cancer Although there is a higher chance to develop cervical cancer laterin life, it is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 35.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/aboutcancer/specificcancers/9543

Extractions: If you or a friend or relative have been diagnosed with cancer, you will find much more detailed information on our patient information site, CancerHelp UK Summary Although there is a higher chance to develop cervical cancer later in life, it is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 35. Each year, there are over 3,200 new cases in the UK. The cancer develops from cells lining the cervix, which is the canal that connects the uterus to the vagina. During childbirth, the baby passes through this canal. Cervical cancer does not develop suddenly. There is usually a period when some of the cells lining the cervix develop abnormal changes that can give rise to cervical cancer later on. Doctors can pick up these changes through screening, and simple treatment can prevent cancer developing. The NHS cervical screening programme has been very effective in reducing the number of cases diagnosed in the UK. Risk factors Risk factors for cervical cancer include: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection There are many types or strains of HPV. Some types can cause warts. Others are known as high-risk types, as they can cause abnormalities in the cells in the cervix, and cervical cancer. A high-risk HPV infection is present in almost all women with cervical cancer, but most women do not go on to develop cervical cancer.
HPV And Cervical Cancer - Questions & Answers
Information from Planned Parenthood about prevention, risks for cancer, screening, and treatment.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sti/hpvfacts1.html

Extractions: HPV stands for human papilloma virus. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Some produce warts - plantar warts on the feet, common hand warts, juvenile warts, butcher's warts, and genital warts. About 30 types of HPV can infect the genital area - the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, or scrotum. This brochure is about the HPVs associated with cervical cancer. How many people have genital HPV infections?
Fact Sheet: Smoking, Sex & Reproduction
ASHUK Factsheet covers smoking and cervical cancer, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, oral contraceptives, fetal growth and birth weight, spontaneous abortion, complications of pregnancy, perinatal mortality, secondhand smoke and pregnancy, children's health and long-term growth.
http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact07.html

Extractions: FACT SHEET NO. 7 May 2002 Introduction Cigarette smoking can affect womens fertility; mens fertility; sexual function in men; pregnant women's health; the health of an unborn child; and the health of young children. Fertility Women who smoke may have reduced fertility. One study found that 38% of non-smokers conceived in their first cycle compared with 28% of smokers. Smokers were 3.4 times more likely than non-smokers to have taken more than one year to conceive. It was estimated that the fertility of smoking women was 72% that of non-smokers. A Finnish study found a dose-response relationship between numbers of cigarettes smoked and delay in conception. A recent British study found that both active and passive smoking was associated with delayed conception. Cigarette smoking can also affect male fertility: spermatozoa from smokers has been found to be decreased in density and motility compared with that of non-smokers. A new study found that sperm damaged by smoking may also result in more couples having baby girls than boys. The researchers suggest that the sperm cells carrying the Y chromosome are more vulnerable to the toxins in cigarette smoke. Male sexual impotence Impotence, or penile erectile dysfuntion, is the repeated inability to have or maintain an erection. One US study of men between the ages of 31 and 49 showed a 50% increase in the risk of impotence among smokers compared with men who had never smoked.
Cervical 'Pap' Smears And Colposcopy
UKbased site concerned with cervical screening, cervical cancer and colposcopy.
http://www.colposcopy.org.uk
Cancer.gov
Task Force Announces New cervical cancer Screening Guidelines 01/22/2003 TheNational Cancer Institute (NCI) supports new guidelines on cervical cancer
http://www.nci.nih.gov/newscenter

Extractions: 03/05/2003 - Taking daily aspirin for as little as three years was shown to reduce the development of colorectal polyps by 19 percent to 35 percent in people at high risk for colorectal cancer in two randomized, controlled clinical trials published in today's New England Journal of Medicine National Cancer Institute Boards Accept Scientific Workshop Findings on Early Reproductive Events and Breast Cancer
Medicare.gov - Cervical Cancer Information
Contains links to publications and other websites with informationon cervical cancer. d Health Information. cervical cancer. Some
http://www.medicare.gov/Health/Cervical.asp

Extractions: Your answer could be here. Search Tools Some Important Information You Should Know about Cervical Cancer. This section provides information about cervical cancer, Pap tests that are used to screen for cervical cancer, your Medicare benefits for cervical cancer screening, and steps you can take to help protect your health. Websites
Screening For Cervical Cancer: Recommendations And Rationale
Recommendations and Rationale. Screening for cervical cancer. Despite fallingincidence, cervical cancer remains the tenth leading cause of cancer death.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/cervcan/cervcanrr.htm

Extractions: By the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Address correspondence to: Alfred O. Berg, M.D., M.P.H., Chair, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, c/o David Atkins, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer, Center for Practice and Technology Assessment, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 6010 Executive Boulevard, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852; E-mail: uspstf@ahrq.gov This statement summarizes the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for cervical cancer and the supporting scientific evidence, and updates the 1996 recommendations contained in the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition Explanations of the ratings and of the strength of overall evidence are given in Appendix A and Appendix B available through the USPSTF Web site ( www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov http://www.guideline.gov ). The summary of the evidence and the recommendation statement are also available in print through the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse (call 1-800-358-9295 or E-mail ahrqpubs@ahrq.gov

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